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u/throwing_in_2_cents · 3 pointsr/BlackFridayProtest
  1. Focus on the protest as a community event. The protest is a way you can meet like minded people, and together we can drive change. There isn't anything wrong with going to a protest because "I want to show my opposition to policy X", but if the focus is "We want to show just how many people oppose policy X and return power to the people", then there is a built in implication of bringing a group. That intrinsic idea of power in numbers will (hopefully) subconsciously encourage people to bring friends in a more subtle manner than repeatedly telling them "bring your friends".

  2. Identify measurable goals, and a clear message. Being able to see a result provides an emotional reward and encourages further participation.
  • Ex. 1: Black Friday revenue has gone up every year in the last decade, last year topping $717 Billion. To prove we want change, this year let's strive for at least a 5% decrease, bringing the total under $680 Billion.
  • Ex. 2: We demand Congress set a definite date for an impeachment vote, and stop leaving room to back away from impeachment. (Then if congress doesn't vote on that date, escalate. Force them to be accountable and don't let them back out of the deal.)
  • Ex. 3: We need a promise from the House that there will be no backroom deal with Republicans to allow Trump to resign with dignity. A vote must be held. If we don't publicly hold officials accountable for their abuses of power, they will continue to believe they are above the law, and they will be right.

  1. Provide a "can't-attend-in-person" and/or "low-effort" option for contributing that is more tangible than donating online.
  • Make a protest sign and mail it to your city's organizer.
  • Write and/or record protest songs.
  • Without buying anything, make protest flags from old clothing.

  1. Provide a dead-simple way for people to get involved in the protest in their community. This should include information about the organizers (so people feel more comfortable reaching out to them), multiple contact methods (not everyone uses facebook/reddit/platform-of-choice), a published running tally of how many people plan to participate (peer-pressure is real), and pre-protest communication opportunities (some sort of discussion forum where people can coordinate semi-anonymously). Ideally, hold multiple casual pre-protest meetup/planning sessions in a public location like a park or coffee shop. The focus isn't about the major logistics like permits, but about having an opportunity to meet fellow protestors and plan carpooling, themed signs, etc. Turning up to a major protest can be intimidating, but if you had coffee with other potential attendees in a smaller group the week before, it becomes less scary.

  2. Find a visual gimmick that attracts media-attention. For better or worse, the media pays attention to things that make for good video and dramatic photos, so use that. Create an iconic image that ties together the protests across the country, that looks good on film, and that is memorable. If you search for "iconic protest photos" you see examples like 1960's antiwar protestors giving flowers to armed soldiers, the yellow vests in France, the pink hats from the women's march, people holding up lighters, etc. Ideally, choose something that is easily accessible on any budget, for example "everybody wear a specific color", do something with flagging tape that is under $5 for 300 yards and visually striking in neon colors.

    Edit to add:
    For the anti-consumption aspect, offer an alternative activity to shopping. When breaking a habit (like shopping), it can be easier to do something else than to intentionally refrain from doing something (don't think about a pink elephant). Start a social media tag like #BlackFridayUpcycle and encourage people to skip shopping and to instead find a creative reuse for items already in their home and to post a picture online. (This could draw interest from parts of the Pinterest/Maker communities that aren't traditionally interested in politics. Hopefully, others can think of ways to draw the interest of the not-so-political members of their own overlapping communities.